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Posted Fri, 12/03/2010 - 07:08

Supermarket egg fraudster uncovered

Supermarket egg fraudster uncovered

Thursday 11th March 2010

Keith Owen, a former provider of free range eggs to the UK supermarket industry, has today been convicted of fraud and sentenced to jail. His crime was to sell eggs from his battery hens as free range, a fraud which took in the likes of ... Full Story>>

Posted Thu, 11/03/2010 - 21:19

Scottish Power announces 8% gas price cut

Scottish Power announces 8% gas price cut

Thursday 11th March 2010

In line with the rest of the sector Scottish Power has today announced an 8% reduction in gas prices from the end of March. This comes at a time when the UK energy sector seems to be realigning itself after recent price reductions in the ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 10/03/2010 - 17:26

Is it time to fix your energy price tariff, again?

Is it time to fix your energy price tariff, again?

Wednesday 10th March 2010

Over the last few days we have seen a number of prominent gas suppliers in the UK step forward with helpful price reductions for UK consumers. However, many people in the UK will be facing very difficult decisions with many about to come off ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 08/03/2010 - 21:56

UK consumers switched off over energy efficient light bulbs

UK consumers switched off over energy efficient light bulbs

Monday 8th March 2010

Despite the fact that various regulations have been passed through Parliament regarding energy efficient light bulbs it seems that the vast majority of those available to UK consumers and UK businesses still remain unused. The Energy Saving ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 08/03/2010 - 21:56

Why are UK energy companies so powerful?

Why are UK energy companies so powerful?

Monday 8th March 2010

Despite the fact there is an industry regulator, in the shape of Ofgem, it seems to many people that UK energy companies literally rule the roost and appear to be out of reach of the regulator and the government. So why are UK energy suppliers ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 08/03/2010 - 21:55

E.On announces 6% gas price reduction

E.On announces 6% gas price reduction

Monday 8th March 2010

UK energy provider E.On has today revealed plans to cut 6% from the cost of gas from the end of March. This move has been welcomed by consumer groups although it is evident that only 1.9 million of the company's 5.5 million customers will ... Full Story>>

Posted Fri, 05/03/2010 - 17:31

Scottish and Southern Energy announces 4% price cut

Scottish and Southern Energy announces 4% price cut

Friday 5th March 2010

Despite the fact that Scottish & Southern Energy, which supplies gas and electric to 10,000,000 families in the UK, has announced a 4% reduction in gas charges it has incurred the wrath of many consumer associations. This equates to a £30 ... Full Story>>

Posted Wed, 03/03/2010 - 18:03

Are you planning for your financial future?

Are you planning for your financial future?

Wednesday 3rd March 2010

In these difficult economic times it can be simply a case of living day-to-day, week to week and month-to-month. However, it is vital that we do not lose sight of the long-term financial future we need to secure for ourselves which includes ... Full Story>>

Posted Tue, 02/03/2010 - 01:34

Government introduces new Wi-Fi broadband initiative

Government introduces new Wi-Fi broadband initiative

Monday 1st March 2010

The UK authorities have put the future of public Wi-Fi accessibility at risk with a suggestion that public bodies such as libraries and universities will be liable for possible prosecution if their system is used to download pirate material. ... Full Story>>

Posted Mon, 01/03/2010 - 17:42

Will front-line services be hit by council budget reductions?

Will front-line services be hit by council budget reductions?

Monday 1st March 2010

While a number of councils in the UK have decided to cut their back-office spending in order to try and maintain front-end services there is no doubt we will see cost savings and reductions in front-line services in the short to medium term. ... Full Story>>